Oishi Highlands
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October — at its best. Silver grass season from early October to mid-November: silver in October, golden in the November morning and evening light.
Open in November — at its best. Silver grass season from early October to mid-November: silver in October, golden in the November morning and evening light.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A prefectural natural park straddling Kimino and Aridagawa. Silver grass covers the summit area at about 870 m, with a 360-degree panorama.
Prefectural Natural Park
Nearby
- Aragijima Rice Terraces ≈ 25 min by car
- Kishi Station (Cat Stationmaster) ≈ 35 min by car
- Kuroe Lacquerware Town ≈ 35 min by car
- Chohoji Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Kimiidera Temple ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- October, November — Silver grass season from early October to mid-November: silver in October, golden in the November morning and evening light
- Getting there
- About 45 min by car from the Arida or Arida-minami IC on the Hanwa Expressway
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- Rest house Yama-no-ie Oishi 9:30–16:30, closed over New Year
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info